--- title: "Expressions of Interest for Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services across Derbyshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee5a12fd-d38f-409f-a7e0-77d68aadc306" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee5a12fd-d38f-409f-a7e0-77d68aadc306" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee5a12fd-d38f-409f-a7e0-77d68aadc306.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee5a12fd-d38f-409f-a7e0-77d68aadc306.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-02-04" --- # Expressions of Interest for Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services across Derbyshire Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee5a12fd-d38f-409f-a7e0-77d68aadc306 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee5a12fd-d38f-409f-a7e0-77d68aadc306) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee5a12fd-d38f-409f-a7e0-77d68aadc306.json) ## Summary NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, on behalf of NHS Hardwick Clinical Commissioning Group, is initiating expressions of interest for the delivery of Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services across Derbyshire. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a critical engagement deadline set for 18th February 2019 at 12pm. The services will cover the East Midlands region and are classified under miscellaneous health services (CPV code: 85140000). The current contract is due to expire on 31st March 2020, and the authority seeks to refine its commissioning approach based on market engagement feedback to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in mental health services. Providers that can deliver IAPT services within a consortium or primary-subcontractor model may find this a fitting opportunity to consolidate their capabilities. By responding to this market engagement exercise, businesses can position themselves for future contracts that aim to improve access and quality of psychological therapies across Derbyshire, ultimately contributing to community health and wellness initiatives. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Hardwick Clinical Commissioning Group who are acting as Lead Commissioners across the Derbyshire CCG's (including NHS Erewash, NHS Southern Derbyshire and NHS North Derbyshire CCG) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers capable of delivering Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services to the patients registered with member GP Practices of NHS Derbyshire CCG's for which they are the responsible commissioner. The current services are due to expire on 31st March 2020, which are Commissioned via an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process, meaning that patients can chose the provider and location of their service. Services are paid on a fixed tariff. The IAPT programme remains high on the political agenda with CCGs being performance managed on access and recovery targets at regional and national level. Going forwards Commissioner are reviewing the future delivery models and propose to re-commission Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services with an updated service model in line with local and national strategic priorities in order to achieve improved patient pathway and accessibility, improved outcomes by increased integration and a focus on wider determinants, improved financial affordability, and evidenced health system benefits. The Commissioners preference is to re-commission services using a Lead provider / consortia model delivering a revised service specification. The purpose of awarding a single contract to a lead provider / consortia model is to avoid duplication, achieve simplicity/clarity for people and stakeholders, and consistency in quality and delivery. Key features will include: * Arrangement could be consortium or main & sub-contractors * Legal agreement between parties * One brand that will be developed jointly with CCG * One entry point * One IT system * Admin and triage function via SPOA * Activity will be allocated as agreed with partners and CCG * Will need to agree split of activity - how will work be filtered and at what point. * Lead provider responsible for quality, approach, performance as a whole, and held accountable for all delivery. * Lead provider will be paid and will distribute income. * Resources via management fee within lead provider to manage contractual arrangements, payments, SPOA, quality and performance, networking and integration The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. Allow the market visibility of the proposed / future opportunities; 2. Support the CCGs informed decision making on the future commissioning of this service (as applicable); 3. To help refine the future commissioning and procurement approach and; 4. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across Derbyshire to deliver the services illustrated above. Additional information: If you wish to express an interest please register on the EU Supply Portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The reference for this service IAPT_2019 33679. Once registered please complete the questions within Tender quote IAPT_2019 33679 which asks providers to give details about your organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number along with your capability and experience of delivering a similar service to the one summarised above and comments on the specification. Bidders who have expressed an interest in this market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is by 12pm (noon) 18th February 2019. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCG to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. A draft copy of the service specification has been issued for providers to make comments and suggestions for consideration by the Commissioners. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150f6126-9285-4d46-91dc-c9e37988d745 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Feb 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2019 at 14:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150f6126-9285-4d46-91dc-c9e37988d745 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150f6126-9285-4d46-91dc-c9e37988d745 4th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad914227-f50c-4ea9-a0dc-0d1351e695df ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee5a12fd-d38f-409f-a7e0-77d68aadc306. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee5a12fd-d38f-409f-a7e0-77d68aadc306.json.